Job Description
Job Title: Payroll Implementation Assistant Manager
Location: UK-wide with flexible/remote working options
Salary: Circa 45,000 + benefits
Type: Full-time, Permanent
Role Overview
This role will focus on the end-to-end implementation and transition of global payrolls, working closely with internal teams, external partners, and clients to ensure smooth delivery. You will play a key role in managing payroll projects, supporting operational delivery, and driving continuous improvement across processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end implementation of international payrolls, ensuring delivery in line with project plans and timelines
- Oversee payroll activities during transition phases, managing risks and resolving issues proactively
- Support day-to-day payroll operations to ensure deadlines and service levels are consistently met
- Own and maintain payroll process documentation, ensuring accuracy and standardisation
- Act as a key liaison for payroll partners, ensuring compliance with local requirements
- Contribute to the development of a central knowledge base for international payroll processes and legislation
- Lead testing phases including system testing, parallel runs, and post-go-live reviews
- Identify opportunities for process improvement to enhance efficiency and scalability
- Provide guidance to junior team members and support issue resolution during implementations
Experience & Skills
- Strong payroll experience, ideally with exposure to international or global environments
- Experience supporting or leading payroll implementations or transitions
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Experience handling sensitive client data with discretion
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across different regions and cultures
- Experience mentoring or supporting junior team members
- Relevant payroll or finance qualification (desirable)
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing function with exposure to global payroll projects and the chance to make a tangible impact.
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